Definition for MACK'ER-EL

MACK'ER-EL, n. [D. mackreel; G. mackrele; Fr. maquereau; Ir. mackreil; W. macrell; from the root of L. macula, a spot; the spotted fish. So in British, it is called brithilh, Arm. bresell, for the like reason.]

A species of fish of the genus Scomber, an excellent table fish.

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